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Good Brand

4K and 8K TVs manufactured by LG have good ratings on average. We also checked the reviews for all TVs (not just 4K and 8K TVs) and found that LG also has good ratings across its entire range.

3D Compatible

The LG 55UB856 is 3D compatible. Most of the other TVs of this spec and age are not 3D compatible.

Other 3D compatible televisions currently available that you might want to consider include the Samsung UE55JU7502 which has better reviews.

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Supports Smart TV Features

The 55UB856 supports smart TV features, as do most of the other comparable spec TVs that were launched more than a year ago.

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Has a WiFi Connection

Like most of the other 4K and 8K TVs that came out around the same time as the 55UB856, the 55UB856 has a WiFi connection.

We compared this TV to all the other televisions with a WiFi connection and we think because of it's better review score, the Samsung UE55JU7590 is also worth considering.

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Quite Thin

Across all the TVs of this age and spec the thicknesses range from 11mm to 100mm. The 55UB856 has one of the thinner thicknesses (only 37.8 millimeters) amongst 4K and 8K TVs of this age.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

Most TVs of a comparable spec and age to the 55UB856 do not have a built-in camera. The LG 55UB856 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in camera.

It is worth also looking at alternative televisions which also have a built-in camera including the LG 105UC9, or the Samsung UN88JS9500.

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Only Supports Three Analog Signal Format Systems

The number of analog signal format systems supported by the LG 55UB856 is more than most 4K and 8K TVs that have been on the market for around the same time as it. This television supports an NTSC analog signal format system, which is the most frequently supported analog signal format system supported by TVs of a similar spec and age to the 55UB856. The analog signal format systems "PAL" and "SECAM B" are also supported by this LG television.

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Does Not Feature OLED Technology

The 55UB856 does not feature OLED technology, although this is within the context that most of the other 4K and 8K TVs that have been around for around the same time as the 55UB856 also do not feature OLED technology.

It is worth considering alternative televisions which also feature OLED technology including the 55EG9609, or the 65EG9609 both from LG which is also higher rated.

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Quite High Annual Energy Consumption

At 162 kilowatt hours, the 55UB856 has a quite high annual energy consumption compared to most of the other 4K and 8K TVs that are a similar age to the 55UB856. The annual energy consumptions of 4K and 8K TVs that have been available for around the same time as the 55UB856 range from 61kWh to 550kWh, and the average annual energy consumption is 140kWh.

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3 Other reasons to consider the LG 55UB856

4K Ultra HD HD Type

The display resolution of this television is 4K Ultra HD, which is the most commonly found HD type on 4K and 8K TVs that are a similar age to it. 4K Ultra HD TVs have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

4K Ultra HD TVs have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

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OK Running Costs

This 4K and 8K TV is rated A for energy efficiency. Based on average energy prices we estimate that the 55UB856 will cost £180 over 5 years to run, which is typical compared to the other 435 televisions that were released more than a year ago.

Released Over a Year Ago

It was over a year ago when LG released the 55UB856.

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Specification

Display

Screen Size

55"

HD Type

4K Ultra HD

3D Compatible

Yes

3D Type

Passive

LED Backlighting

Edge-LED, Edge-LED Plus

Screen Shape

Flat

Motion Interpolation Frequency

1,000Hz

Motion Interpolation Technology

UCI (Ultra Clarity Index)

Display Resolution

UCI (Ultra Clarity Index)

Video Mode

1080i, 1080p, 720p

Aspect Ratio

16:9

3D Technology

LG Cinema 3D

2D-3D Converter

Yes

Screen Format Adjustment

4:3, 14:9, 16:9, Auto, Zoom

Display Diagonal

139cm

TV Tuner

Auto Channel Search Feature

Yes

Digital Signal Format System

DVB, DVB-C, DVB, DVB-S, DVB, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB, DVB-T

Tuner

Analog, Analog & Digital, Digital

Analog Signal Format System

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SECAM B

Smart TV

Smart TV Features

Yes

Internet Browser

Yes

Operating System

Web OS

Audio

Equaliser

Yes

RMS Rated Power

20W

Loudspeaker

2

Built-In Speaker

Yes

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone Output Port

1

Common Interface Plus

Yes

Common Interface Connection

Yes

Ethernet LAN Port

1

RF Port

2

SCART Port

1

USB 2.0 Port

2

USB 3.0 Port

1

DVI Port

Yes

HDMI Version

1.4

PC in Port

Yes

HDMI Port

4

Mobile High-Definition Link

Yes

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Yes

MHL Version

2.0

USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Port

1

Networking

WiFi Connection

Yes

Ethernet LAN Connection

Yes

Miracast

Yes

WiFi Direct Connection

Yes

Management Features

Sleep Timer

Yes

Electronic Programme Guide

Yes

Performance

Teletext Function

Yes

Stored Teletext Page

2,000 pages

Design

Colour

Silver

Ergonomics

On/off Switch

Yes

VESA Mounting

Yes

Power

Typical Power Consumption

111W

Standby Power Consumption

0.3W

Energy Efficiency Class

A

Input Frequency

50, 60, 50/60

Annual Energy Consumption

162kWh

AC Input Voltage

110 - 240

AC Input Frequency

50, 60, 50/60

Input Voltage

110, 110 - 240, 240

Certificates

DLNA Certificate

Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Thickness

37.8mm

Weight

20.5kg

Package Weight

27.5kg

Weight (with Stand)

21.6kg

Depth (with Stand)

242mm

Height (with Stand)

760mm

Width (with Stand)

1,233mm

Height

727mm

Width

1,233mm

Packaging Height

810mm

Packaging Width

1,330mm

Packaging Content

Included 3D Glasses

Yes

Battery Included

Yes

Handheld Remote Control

Yes

3D Glasses Included

4

Cleaning Cloth

Yes

Quick Start Guide

Yes

Manual

Yes

Running Cost

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Electricity cost when switched on

£177.87

Electricity cost when on standby

£1.83

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Total running cost over 5 years

£179.70

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Energy Rating

0.89T

Running this TV over 5 years will generate 0.89 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 23 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.